1. READ SILENTLY
either your independent SEM-R novel or your Literature book

2. How do the events of a story's plot impact characterization?
October 27, Touching Spirit Bear - chapter 13
characterization
Homework
None
Lesson Essential Question
How do the events of a story's plot impact characterization?
Warm Up
In your notes, define "characterization" and the 4 basic methods of characterization. Use your Literature book if necessary.

3. characterization- the technique used by an author to reveal and develop a character.

4. 4 basic methods of characterization
physical appearance
clothes
hair
facial expressions
race
other character's reactions
or interactions with the main
character
direct comments from the narrator -most likely 3rd person POV
dialogue - what they say
thoughts - what they think
actions - what they do

5. We will now read chapter 13 ofTouching Spirit Bear together.
As we read, you will pull an example
of text for something Cole says,
does, thinks and how he interacts
with another character. More
importantly, you will then answer...
What do each of these things
reveal about Cole's character?

6. Make a chart like this in your notes
Make a chart like this in your notes. Be sure to take up most, if not all, of the page...
What this reveals about Cole:
What this reveals about Cole:
What this reveals about Cole:
What this reveals about Cole:

7. Characterization of Cole in chapter 13
Group 1 - dialogue
Group 2 - actions
Group 3 - thoughts
Group 4 - interaction
with another character

8. What does Cole...SAY? What does this reveal about Cole?
pg "My fault" - in response to Garvey apologizing for sending Cole to the island
pg "Whatever happens now, I'm done being mad." - in response to Garvey telling him that he will still have to face a jail sentence.
What does this reveal about Cole?
In the past, Cole blamed everyone else for his problems (Peter, his parents, Garvey), but now, he is taking responsibility for his mistakes.
In the past, Cole would have gotten angry, but now he is controlling it and not wanting to be controlled by it.

9. What does Cole...DO? What does this reveal about Cole?
pg "Deliberately, he raised his hand and tossed the hair into the water. Beginning today, he would tell the truth."
What does this reveal about Cole?
In the past, he would have kept it and bragged about it, but now he is realizing how important it is to be trusted through his words.

10. What does Cole...THINK? What does this reveal about Cole?
pg "But the Spirit Bear was also a memory that would never disappear from his heart."
What does this reveal about Cole?
In the past, he would have blamed the bear for everything bad, but now he understands that he was at fault, and also the bear taught him about trust, and good things.

11. what do other character's say about him?
pg In the scene when Cole asks Garvey why he helped him. Garvey finally tells Cole that he used to be a lot like Cole, and that the thing he regrets most is that he was never able to help those he hurt.
What does this reveal about Cole?
Garvey is trying to teach Cole that he needs to make the most of this chance, and to truly heal, Cole needs to help Peter.

12. 1. When Rosey asks for a blanket, Garvey wants to hand him the at. óow
1. When Rosey asks for a blanket, Garvey wants to hand him the at.óow. Why is it significant that Cole reaches out and grabs it?
2. Garvey tells Cole that he will still be facing jail time when he recovers. Considering what he went through, do you think this is fair?
3. Edwin says that Cole will be okay if he ever finds a reason to live. Do you think Cole has found his reason to live? Explain.

13. Homework
None